Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Rearing up onto his hind legs Eriol drew in a deep breath. The knight took heed of the warning flashes of light in the Ember dragon's mouth and dived for cover. No sooner had he rolled behind a rock than the battlefield was bathed in yellow-orange flames that crawled in every direction. Once the fire had died away the knight leapt to his feet to take advantage of his foe's moment of recovery and ran straight for him, his sword raised and ready to strike.

The knight was just within range of Eriol's breast when a large blow from the side knocked him off his feet. Winded and aching from the heavy strike the Knight was quickly trapped under Eriol's claws. Hazily the knight looked up at Eriol and then sighed his defeat, casting his sword aside.

Eriol withdrew his claws and sat back. He congratulated the knight on a good fight and promised to meet him again for further training.